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🔍 The Headlines in Focus
📢 UK REACH Fees Changing from April 2025
The UK government is revising UK REACH fees from April 2025, with significant increases for small-volume substance registrations and reductions for larger businesses. SMEs will benefit from revised discount structures, while updates to existing registrations will become cheaper. Businesses must prepare for the financial impact of these changes.
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🚫 Canada Announces Ban on Toxic Sealants
Canada is banning coal tar and PAH-based sealants, as well as restricting 2-butoxyethanol in cleaning products, due to environmental and health risks. The new rules take effect from October 2025 to July 2028, with limited exemptions for industrial uses. Manufacturers must find alternative materials to comply.
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🔥 EPA Unveils Sweeping Deregulation Impacting Manufacturing and Energy
The U.S. EPA is rolling back 31 environmental regulations, affecting energy, automotive, and manufacturing industries. Changes include easing emissions restrictions, revising vehicle standards, and reducing compliance costs for coal and oil facilities. Businesses must reassess their strategies amid shifting federal and state policies.
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🏭 EU Critical Chemicals Act Proposed to Safeguard Industry
Eight EU nations are calling for an EU Critical Chemicals Act to support 15 essential chemicals as Europe’s chemical production declines. The proposal aims to secure supply chains, protect jobs, and reduce reliance on imports. Manufacturers should prepare for potential regulatory changes affecting key materials.
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🏛️ UK Government Launches Public Consultations on RoHS Exemptions
The UK is consulting on RoHS exemptions for lead, mercury, and cadmium in industrial engines, lighting, and scientific equipment. Businesses have until 4 May 2025 to provide input on whether these exemptions should be extended or phased out. Stakeholders must engage to influence future regulations.
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